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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,149.20, 33,223.80 and 20,152.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,149.20, 33,223.80 and 20,152.40 is: 30,228.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,149.20 : 33,223.80 = 20,152.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,149.20/33,223.80 = 20,152.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,149.20x = 33,223.80 × 20,152.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,149.20x = 669,539,307.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,539,307.12/22,149.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,228.60

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